Nonprofit Architect Podcast with Brenda McChesney

This episode discusses the dangers of credit card debt, the importance of understanding interest rates, and building an emergency fund as recommended by Dave Ramsey, particularly for young people entering college.

This episode explains how to use value-added comments on social media platforms like LinkedIn to improve engagement and grow your audience more effectively than focusing solely on content creation.

Eric Levine discusses the problematic term 'nonprofit' and how it can limit abundance and growth for organizations focused on helping people.

Travis Johnson interviews Ira Bowman about how commenting on social media builds better relationships than just posting content, focusing on nonprofit growth and networking.

This episode features an interview with CPA Michael Markiewicz, who shares his 40 years of experience in accounting, nonprofit board service, and arts support to help listeners get involved in the arts through nonprofit organizations.

This episode discusses the dramatic cost reductions and widespread adoption of solar energy, along with energy-efficient technologies like LED lighting and heat pumps, highlighting their financial and environmental benefits.

Anna Sun Choi discusses the imbalance of yang energy in Western society and the importance of incorporating yin energy for harmony, addressing burnout and stress through cycles of action and reflection.

This episode discusses the unique accounting and tax compliance challenges for non-profit organizations, with a focus on IRS requirements and specific state regulations in New York.

This episode preview explains three types of funders—sustainers, campaigners, and launchers—to help listeners become more effective donors by aligning their giving with their personal values and goals.

This episode features an interview with Houda Elyazgi about social permitting and strategies for nonprofits to secure sustainable monthly donations through business partnerships.

This episode discusses the importance of content for driving website traffic and shares a workshop method for planning an annual content calendar to boost organic search visits.

Craig Handley shares his personal journey from childhood bullying to business success, emphasizing the importance of leveraging strengths, delegating weaknesses, and maintaining quality of life.

This is the final episode of the Nonprofit Architect podcast, where host Travis Johnson announces his transition to co-hosting the Titan Evolution Podcast, which focuses on authentic interviews with industry leaders about their personal journeys.

This episode features an interview with Dean Crownover, a benefit auctioneer specialist, discussing his journey into auctioneering and the balance between entertainment and fundraising at nonprofit galas.

This episode previews Dee Dee Kiesow's approach to transforming fundraising events by reverse engineering outcomes to focus on storytelling, donor enrollment, and financial success.

This episode features an interview with Robert Nelson, mayor of Bay City, Texas and a Dave Ramsey financial coach, discussing his background and how to financially prepare before starting a nonprofit.

This episode features an interview with Catherine Kontos, the Retreat Boss, discussing how to create retreats for nonprofit organizations and her background as a business coach and entrepreneur.

This episode features an interview with Corinne Lebrun about how her curiosity-driven approach led to successful nonprofit work and massive donations.

Corinne Lebrun discusses her experience creating a government contract to provide cost-effective access to scientific information for special libraries by replacing an expensive outside agency.

Travis Johnson interviews Eric Levine about shifting focus from money to purpose, emphasizing the importance of a disciplined morning routine for success in nonprofit work.

Phil Johnson discusses how stretching your comfort zone drives career and personal success by developing emotional intelligence to overcome the brain's natural resistance to change.

This episode explores how individuals can recognize their unique gifts and superpowers, which may develop through being born with them, experiencing trauma, or dedicated training.

This episode provides guidance on planning and launching successful retreats by emphasizing passion, niche identification, market research, and strategic enhancement of every detail to create impactful experiences.

This episode features an interview with Jamie Van Cuyk discussing how to grow a nonprofit team using the H.I.R.E framework, following a sponsor segment about increasing monthly recurring donations through business partnerships.

This episode provides practical advice on effective job posting strategies, emphasizing free platforms like Indeed and LinkedIn, and highlighting niche nonprofit job boards for targeted recruitment.

A personal reflection on coping with the sudden deaths of two brothers, emphasizing how grief persists beyond bereavement leave and the importance of transparent communication about emotional struggles in the workplace.

This episode features Mandy Pearce discussing strategies for nonprofit coaches to increase organizational capacity and sustainable funding through methods like recurring donations.

This episode explains the distinction between consulting and coaching services for nonprofits and businesses, highlighting the speaker's preference for working with business owners due to their different operational structures.

This episode features an interview with Sam Mitchell, host of Autism Rocks and Rolls, and his mother Gina, discussing their nonprofit work and advocacy for autism awareness.

Sam and Gina Mitchell discuss how public speaking and podcasting helped Sam, who is autistic, feel heard for the first time, and explore the creative advantages of autism.

This episode explains how non-profits can increase monthly recurring donations by partnering with businesses to redirect credit card processing fees through the Sharing the Credit program.

This episode features an interview with Phil Johnson about his Master of Business Leadership program, which focuses on developing emotional intelligence and inspirational leadership skills for executives and organizations.

This episode features an interview with Joshua B.

This episode features Jeff Gibbard discussing how to apply superhero principles to leadership and personal development, particularly for nonprofit professionals.

Ron Kamen of EarthKind Energy Consulting discusses how nonprofits can save money through clean energy solutions while being environmentally friendly.

This episode discusses how nonprofits can secure sustainable monthly recurring donations through credit card fee programs like Sharing the Credit, featuring an interview with Anna Sun Choi.

A communications professional discusses strategies for managing community concerns during park development, specifically addressing tree removal by using data-driven storytelling to turn potential opponents into advocates.

This episode features an interview with Sybil Ackerman-Munson discussing strategies for nonprofits to secure sustainable funding through donor and funder relationships.

This episode features an interview with Otis McGregor, founder of Tribe and Purpose and retired Green Beret Lieutenant Colonel, discussing his military background and how it informs his approach to preparing teams for success in nonprofit organizations.

This episode preview discusses the common frustrations business leaders face when their companies grow beyond the initial startup phase, particularly around losing connection with employees and struggling to maintain vision and motivation.

This episode discusses how non-profits can leverage operations support agencies and credit card fee programs to secure sustainable monthly recurring donations.

This episode features an interview with Dee Dee Kiesow about her new book on fundraising strategies for nonprofits in the post-pandemic world, discussing challenges like donor engagement and event planning.

Host Travis Johnson interviews Betsy Cerulo, CEO of AdNet AccountNet and author of 'Shake It Off Leadership', discussing her background and book in the context of nonprofit growth.

Host Travis Johnson interviews Craig Handley, CEO of ListenTrust, about leveraging small actions for big nonprofit impact, with personal stories from their military backgrounds and Craig's upcoming retirement.

This episode explores how nonprofits can leverage credit card fees for sustainable funding and improve their websites to increase donations, featuring insights from guest David Pisarek on actionable strategies.

Travis Johnson interviews Rachel Poehling, an expert in neuroscience and education, about using coaching and brain science to optimize learning processes for nonprofits and educators.